Pinus wallichiana 'Densa Hill'
Bhutan pine 'Densa Hill'
An elegant, medium-sized evergreen, coniferous tree, capable of reaching 7m (23ft) high and 2.5m (8ft) in diameter. The bark is smooth and dark grey becoming pale grey and fissured over time. The tree forms a narrowly conical canopy, with the needles produced in groups of five at the tips of short stems. The needles are thin and soft to the touch, approximately 10cm (4in) long, blue-green and hanging. The cones appear on relatively young trees and are oval, to cylindrical in shape, pale-brown and around 15-25cm (6-10in) long. They are liberally coated with blobs of resin.
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Blue Green | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Pinus can be shrubs or large, evergreen trees, some species with attractive bark, developing an irregular outline with age and bearing long needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5; conspicuous cones may fall or remain on the tree for years
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to acidic soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings, by hardwood cuttings, or by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, conifer aphid, sawfly larvae, and pine shoot moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and needle cast diseases
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